| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $242.96 | 3.250% | $250.8562 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.97 | 9.579% | $72.2893 | $72.29 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.93 | 12.406% | $193.2596 | $193.26 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.34 | 3.446% | $173.1065 | $173.11 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.72 | 11.660% | $243.1062 | $243.11 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.82 | 5.382% | $60.9319 | $60.93 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.59 | 4.708% | $204.7984 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.33 | $1,198.3481 | $1,198.36 | $1,198.35 | $1,198.40 | |